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ELLIPTICAL

of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse

The meaning of the word elliptical is of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse.

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fusilladea number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession
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demoticof, relating to, or written in a simplified form of the ancient Egyptian hieratic writing
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
profligatewildly extravagant
flushto fly away suddenly
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
exceptwith the exclusion or exception of
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor